One of Michigan's Rarest Gemstones Isn't Even a Gem-- Or A Stone!
The "incidental industrial gem" Fordite has ties to Michigan's auto industry.
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What is a Yooperlite? It's for Real and Only Found in the U.P.
Discover the enchanting world of Yooperlites, mysterious stones from Michigan's Upper Peninsula, featured on the Weather Channel's Weird Earth series.
Fordite: Michigan's Unique Gemstone That Isn't Even a Gem
Fordite, a byproduct of the auto industry, is one of Michigan's most unique gemstones and it isn't even technically a gem.
How to Find Your Very Own Glowing Yooperlite Rocks in Michigan
Tips on where and how to find some very cool, glowing rocks with a UV light in Michigan.
Don’t Worry They Won’t Hurt You: What Are Yooperlites?
Growing up in Michigan there is a great chance you or someone you know has hunted for a deer or other wildlife. But have you heard of Yooperlite Hunting?